Remember
September 11
(6-12)
A
Day in Time
(n30)
Subject
Social
studies
Objective
Consider
what items would be placed in a time capsule to
represent different time periods. Compare the
items that would best represent September 11,
2001 and September 11, 2002.
Time
Needed
One
class period
Materials
Chart
paper
Lesson
Divide
class into small groups and read the following
scenario:
Your group has been chosen by the National Historical
Society to create a time capsule that will be
buried at the site of the World Trade Center in
New York. The time capsule will be opened in 1000
years. Because the NHS (historical society) recognizes
that in a thousand years the events of one day
may not be completely understood, the organization
wants the capsule to reflect what we as Americans
were like on September 11, 2001 and then one year
later (today).
Your task is to create a time capsule that includes
10 items, 5 reflecting a year ago and 5 reflecting
today. There are certain things you may not include:
newspapers, magazines or any other print material,
video DVD or audiotapes. As a group, decide what
ten items you will include and why.
On the chart paper provided, list five items under
9/11/01 and five under 9/11/02.
When all groups have completed the task, share
ideas.
background, students can research articles, videos
and audio clips at September11news.com